Background
Rathe, Karen Marie was born on May 18, 1954 in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Daughter of Hjalmar Jacob and Janet Roberta Rathe.
Rathe, Karen Marie was born on May 18, 1954 in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Daughter of Hjalmar Jacob and Janet Roberta Rathe.
Bachelor in Interior Architecture, U. Oregon, 1979; Master of Science in Journalism, U. Oregon, 1986.
Reporter, editor, photographer, The Headlight-Herald, Tillamook, Oregon, 1981-1984; news desk copy editor, The Oregonian, Portland, 1985; news desk copy editor, The Seattle Times, 1987; letters editor, columnist, The Seattle Times, 1987-1991; news features copy editor, layout editor, The Seattle Times, since 1991.
Co-founder, vice president board Tillamook Crisis and Resource Center, 1982-1984. Board of directors Columbia County Women's Resource Center, St. Helens, Oregon, 1980-1981. member Society Professional Journalists (secretary Western Washington chapter 1989-1990, pres.1990-1991), Kappa Tau Alpha.
Married Kevin Smith Donnelly, June 28, 1992. 1 child, Liam Rathe Donnelly. Stepchildren: Amanda Moon Donnelly, Sara Logan Donnelly.